Brand & Web - Simplifying for growth

This was a great example of an iterative process. The old websites were not reflecting all the potential the studio had to offer and were not converting as well as they could have. We addressed those pain points. I'm glad we could align expectations from the beginning and transform these websites into one new and stronger version.
Role

Design Lead

  • Build a responsive website
  • Re-Branding
  • Re-think the Journey
  • Increase conversion rates
  • Unify efforts, channels, marketing, funnels
  • Less clicks, less steps, less noise
  • Adjust Pricing
  • Re-structured service packages
  • Curated overview with the most relevant projects

The Challenges

We began with an audit of the brand, web, and marketing channels. It was clear that they could unify their channels—developing a more clear vision for the current business structures. The old social channels were very similar (in looks and content), so they had huge potential by merging the two accounts. The two websites they had were very different. The first one was a single-page website with a full-screen video showcasing projects. The second one had multiple pages, very long ones, but was not converted and lacked a clear structure. So we also had the opportunity to create one great website and improve the experience for prospective clients.

constraints
  • How can we solve branding weakness and
start developing a stronger identity?
  • How can we make it easy for prospects to book our services?
  • What are the primary services?
  • How can we start measuring our efforts?
  • How can we automate some processes?

Process

One of our main goals was to bundle efforts into building a stronger brand. In the past CIRCL had two sites, two social media accounts and 
it was not very clear where to go to find the right content and services. We had the chance to make it easier for the costumers what the 
main services were and what else they could get help with. Their Logo had been made by a friend and although it was a good one it had potential to be even better.

The Logo

The old logo has served them very well and was a good one, but from a typographic standpoint it could be improved. It was very fun to show the client what the issues were and they could not unsee the imperfections anymore.

Here a list of the first changes I proposed:

  • Kerning adjustment, reducing the gap between the R and the C
  • Overshoot correction for the letters C - Both letters needed to be a bit larger in order to appear as being the same size as the letters with straight endings. This is not a mathematical correction, but a visual one.
  • Proportion adjustments at the letters R and L, making them more narrow
  • Adjusting the cut on the first letter C, in order to be at a more intentional angel.
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results

A super modern, high-converting website.
A very subtle logo and brand update, adjusting just what was really needed without taking away from the established brand.

learnings
  • It is always more fun to work with people/businesses you admire.
  • You will always be more productive and creative when your clients trust you.
  • You do not have to win every time—sometimes proposed solutions will not be approved, and that is ok!

I'm very thankful to the team for the fun collaboration. I am a huge fan, so please be prepared because I will be referring lots of new clients!

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